MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,809 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Driver's seat insecure seat base (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))
rear axle beam corroded but not seriously weakened
Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))
rear axle beam corroded but not seriously weakened
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Battery leaking (4.13 (b))
Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine rocker cover gasket and sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))
n/s/f wiper starting to split
slight damage n/s outer sill
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported back box mount snapped off (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mount snapped off (7.1.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
axle beam rusted slightly
drivers door exterior handle stiff
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
axle beam rusted slightly
drivers door exterior handle stiff
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
front brake discs coroded
front brake pads low
n/s/r tyre close to limit
slight damage n/s outter cill
How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?
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DY08 LVJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 2008 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 41,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Chevrolet Matiz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,486 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY08 LVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Chevrolet Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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DY08 LVJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 March 2008.
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